One of the pioneers of Depressive Suicidal Black Metal, hailing from Sweden and formed in 1996. There was a lot of controversy with the false rumor of Kvarforth's suicide... Niklas Olsson (Kvarforth) was only 14 years old when the band started to play. Musicians like Hellhammer and Leere (Silencer), performed with Shining in the past.

The band has changed it's sound with each release, some prefer the early dark sound, and some prefer the new 'accessible' sound, which one do you prefer? Comment below.